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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.51, 910.95 and 470.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.51, 910.95 and 470.81 is: 704.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.51 : 910.95 = 470.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.51/910.95 = 470.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.51x = 910.95 × 470.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.51x = 428,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,884.88/608.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.81

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